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1 Penny - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof
| Platinum (.9995) | 8.6 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2008-2015 |
| Value | 1 Penny 0.01 GBP = USD 0.013 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 8.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#241062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Left section of Royal Shield, denomination to left segment.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY
MD
Engraver: Matthew Dent
Edge
Plain
Comment
The 2008 strike was released as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield (Issue Limit: 250) and the 2015 strike as part of the dual set to commemorate the change from the 4th portrait to the 5th. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof, while the 2008 was also issued in silver piedfort.2008 Dual Set
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2015 Dual Set
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2008-2015 from United Kingdom is that it has a very low mintage, with only 30,000 coins produced in 2008 and 20,000 coins produced in 2009, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 184 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2008-2015 coin.
